We’re currently investigating several file infectors that have affected several countries, particularly Australia. Trend Micro detects these as PE_XPAJ.C, PE_XPAJ.C-1, PE_XPAJ.C-2, and PE_XPAJ.C-O. Based on our initial analysis, these PE_XPAJ variants connect to the following C&C servers to send and receive information: The infected file (detected as PE_XPAJ variants) is capable of downloading randomly generated…

As we’ve seen in the case of PCs, social engineering schemes and cybercriminal activities ride on what’s popular. This quarter, we saw how the threat landscape put a price on popularity. We have observed a sixfold increase in the number of Android malware as the sales of Android-based devices rise. There are now almost 175,000…

Seen in the wild last July 2012, PE_MUSTAN.A spreads around less secured networks and is known to target systems with weak passwords. Its roots can be traced from WORM_MORTO.SM that proliferated a year before. While this tactic of brute forcing its way around the network is not new anymore, PE_MUSTAN’s presence proves that supposed secured…

It’s a parent’s responsibility to ensure that wherever their children are, they remain safe, happy and secure. The Internet, in this respect, is no different than any other playground in the park or at school. It looks harmless, even magical at first glance, but could result in some spills and tears if kids are left…

“Mini Flame”, detected by Trend Micro as BKDR_FLAMER.SMA is the latest espionage tool to hit the threat landscape. But a closer look reveals that BKDR_FLAMER.SMA does not differ largely from malicious tools like PlugX and PoisonIvy. Because of its similarities to the Flame malware, this new tool was dubbed “mini flame”. Flame made headlines early…